Day in Pictures, Dec. 14, 2012

By Mike Moffitt

on December 14, 2012 10:34 AM

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Excuse me while someone powders my nose: Miss Australia Renae Ayris has her makeup done for the Miss Universe Presentation Show in Las Vegas. The 89 Miss Universe contestants will compete for the Diamond Nexus Crown on Dec. 19. less

Excuse me while someone powders my nose: Miss Australia Renae Ayris has her makeup done for the Miss Universe Presentation Show in Las Vegas. The 89 Miss Universe contestants will compete for the Diamond Nexus ... more

Girls, my eyes are up here! Mostly naked frat boys run a gantlet of female gawkers and photographers in the annual Oblation Run at the University of the Philippines in suburban Quezon city. This year's run called for a clean and honest mid-term national election. less

Girls, my eyes are up here! Mostly naked frat boys run a gantlet of female gawkers and photographers in the annual Oblation Run at the University of the Philippines in suburban Quezon city. This year's run ... more

It's bad karma to sit in the monk's seat - even for a cat. So this girl is careful to stay off the pillow as she takes care of an itchy ear.

It's bad karma to sit in the monk's seat - even for a cat. So this girl is careful to stay off the pillow as she takes care of an itchy ear.

Photo: Eric Talmadge, Associated Press

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Storm clouds open up at sunset, creating a golden glow over the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, Wash.

Storm clouds open up at sunset, creating a golden glow over the Manette Bridge in Bremerton, Wash.

Photo: Larry Steagall, Associated Press

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I got dibs on the bunion! Fish nibble the dead skin off a pair of feet at a spa in Bangkok.

I got dibs on the bunion! Fish nibble the dead skin off a pair of feet at a spa in Bangkok.

Photo: Nick Perry, Associated Press

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Afghan children play near a lake on the outskirts of Herat.

Afghan children play near a lake on the outskirts of Herat.

Photo: Aref Karimi, AFP/Getty Images

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Ignoring the tank maneuvering behind them, protesters play soccer near the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt was to begin voting Saturday on a contentious draft constitution that has plunged the country into turmoil and deeply divided the nation. less

Ignoring the tank maneuvering behind them, protesters play soccer near the presidential palace in Cairo. Egypt was to begin voting Saturday on a contentious draft constitution that has plunged the country into ... more

And then came the shepherds on high and visiting wise men and herald angels - whew. Busy night in the stable: Joseph and Mary discuss the baby Jesus with preschoolers from Pleasant Grove Christian Learning Center at Lewis Lane Baptist Church in Owensboro, Ky less

And then came the shepherds on high and visiting wise men and herald angels - whew. Busy night in the stable: Joseph and Mary discuss the baby Jesus with preschoolers from Pleasant Grove Christian Learning ... more

Photo: Gary Emord-Netzley, Associated Press

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Wanted, cat burglar: A kitten-napper stole the orange tabby (rear) and some change from a till during an overnight break-in at the Animal Kingdom pet store in Bismark, N.D. The other kittens in the same cage were left behind. Police are looking for clues. less

Wanted, cat burglar: A kitten-napper stole the orange tabby (rear) and some change from a till during an overnight break-in at the Animal Kingdom pet store in Bismark, N.D. The other kittens in the same cage ... more